The École (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked NY School
School Type: Special Program Emphasis
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
Enrollment: 387 students
Yearly Tuition: $46,500
Acceptance rate: 36%
Average class size: 17 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 21 / rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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School Rankings

The École ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:

School Facts

School Type

School with Special Program Emphasis

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Other school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	The École
Nursery	44
Pre-K	36
Kind	40
1	40
2	38
3	40
4	38
5	33
6	35
7	25
8	18

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Dual Language Immersion Program

Yes

Secondary Immersion Language

Other

Year Founded

2009

Summer School Offered

Yes

Summer Program Details

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School Calendar

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First Day of School

Tue. Sep 8, 2026

Last Day of School

Thu. Jun 24, 2027

Student Body

Total Students

387 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

23%

State avg.: 39%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

56 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

99%

Average Class Size

17 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

There are both formal and casual uniform options.

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Jan. 21 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$46,500

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Tuition Notes

The cost for Pre-Nursery and Nursery is $46,500 and for PK-8th, it is $50,500.

% on Financial Aid

25%

Acceptance Rate

36%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Mireille Desalm

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

14 sports

Sports

BasketballCheering

DanceFencing

FootballGymnastics

Indoor SoccerMartial Arts

Paddle TennisRugby

SoccerSwimming

TennisVolleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

12 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

chessDebate

KnittingSoccer Team

Theatre Club

Arts and Music Programs:

ChoirGuitar Lessons

Piano LessonsViolin Lessons

Recreational Athletic Programs:

CheerleadingTennis Lessons

Yoga

School Notes

At The Ecole, we instill in our students the lifetime benefits of a bilingual education, empowering them to create and connect to a world filled with possibilities. Located in New York`s vibrant Flatiron District, our intimate and independent French-American school cultivates an internationally-minded community of students. From Maternelle to Middle School, we artfully blend the best of the French and American educational systems, gifting our students with deep academic bi-literacy, whole-child skills and knowledge, and an optimistic, multi-cultural perspective.

School Motto: To see, explore, and understand the world from two perspectives.

At The Ecole, we believe that the goal of education is to develop well-informed, well-rounded, responsible, and compassionate students who can create and connect to a world filled with possibilities. This belief is at the heart of our uniquely designed bilingual program, in which students learn not just to speak, read, and write in two languages but also to think, feel, and act in ways that are informed by two cultures. To always see, explore, and understand the world around them from two perspectives is the gift of the deeply bi-literate student.
Artfully blending the curriculum requirements and pedagogical approaches of the French and American systems, our native-speaking faculty create rich academic environments for a diverse, international student body. From Maternelle through MiddleSchool, students at The Ecole are guided through the core language arts, social studies, math, and sciences content, as well as character and cultural enrichment in both French and English for all subjects.In our intimate classroom settings or out in New York City`s many artistic and historical institutions, using traditional and technology-based techniques, our teachers aspire to provide individual and group bilingual learning opportunities that engage, challenge, and inspire.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does The École cost?

The École's tuition is approximately $46,500 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of The École?

The acceptance rate of The École is 36%, which is lower than the national average of 76%. The École's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in New York with low acceptance rates.

Does The École offer a summer program?

Yes, The École offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.

What sports does The École offer?

The École offers 14 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Dance, Fencing, Football, Gymnastics, Indoor Soccer, Martial Arts, Paddle Tennis, Rugby, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis and Volleyball. The École is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in New York for most sports offered.

What is The École's ranking?

The École ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees, Largest student body and Most sports offered.

When is the application deadline for The École?

The application deadline for The École is Jan. 21 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 21 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in New York, NY is $47,204 for elementary schools and $49,692 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in New York, NY is 58% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).